Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Tax &Trust & Estates Legal Secretary

The ONeil Search Group

Job Description

Mid-size NY law firm is seeking a Tax &Trust & Estates Legal Secretary.

\n

5+ years as an Executive Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm

\n

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

\n

* Draft, revise, and format estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related items.

\n

* Maintain and manage a sophisticated filing system for multiple estates, ensuring estate planning, probate, administration, financial, and related documents are accurately organized, maintained, and readily accessible.

\n

* Greet and assist high-profile clientele, providing a polished, professional, and discreet client experience while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

\n

* Proofread legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting.

\n

* Schedule client meetings, attorney calls, and document execution appointments.

\n

* Maintain attorney calendars and manage deadlines.

\n

* Coordinate document signing, notarization, and witness arrangements.

\n

* Format and edit documents and correspondence, engagement letters and opening new client matters.

\n

* Manage, assess and provide initial editing of invoice pro formas and coordinate with billing department on finalizing invoices. Communicate directly with clients regarding billing inquiries.

\n

* Enter attorneys' time and submit expenses.

\n

* Provide back-up secretarial assistance as needed and general support for ad hoc projects.

\n

* Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a very fast-paced environment.

\n

* Perform other work duties as assigned.

\n

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

\n

\n

* Background in managing high volume of invoices and billing inquiries.

\n

* Possess strong computer skills: MS Office Suite, specifically in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, iManage, 3E, Chrome River, Kofax and Laurel AI.

\n

* Must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach and sympathetic attitude in dealing with confidential matters.

\n

\n

QUALIFICATIONS

\n

\n

* High School Diploma or GED equivalent

\n

* 5+ years as an Executive Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm or professional services environment.

\n

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

\n

* Excellent proofreading, organizational, and time management skills.

\n

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

\n

* Strong communication and client service skills.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Tax &Trust & Estates Legal Secretary in Mundelein, IL vacancy
  • $125k

     ...Job Description Position: Trusts & Estates Paralegal/Administrator (Global Law Firm) \n Location: New York, NY (Hybrid WFH) \n Company...  ...and compile supporting documentation for estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706 and 709)\n Assist attorneys and accountants... 
    Tax
    Work at office
    Work from home

    Kay Search Group

    Mundelein, IL
    6 days ago
  •  ...Description A leading New York Law firm is currently seeking a Trusts and Estates associate with at least one year of experience and an LLM....  ...and drafting and a knowledge of estate and gift tax laws appropriate for class year. \n \n The candidate should... 
    Tax

    IDEX Consulting Ltd

    Mundelein, IL
    2 days ago
  • $200k - $220k

     ...highly regarded New York law firm seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate to join its sophisticated...  ...planning documents Federal estate and gift tax matters Trusts & Estates controversy...  ...Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting... 
    Tax
    Private practice
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Marina Sirras & Associates LLC

    Mundelein, IL
    10 hours ago
  •  ...is building a rapidly growing national legal platform within a broader professional services...  ...We are seeking an entrepreneurial Trusts & Estates Attorney who has demonstrated the...  ...organization has established capabilities across tax, accounting, wealth, family office,... 
    Tax
    For contractors
    Work at office

    Executive Staffing Group

    Mundelein, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...\n This is a strong opportunity for an attorney with hands-on experience in estate planning and trust and estate administration, including a solid grounding in Florida state and federal tax law, looking to join a nationally recognized private client practice known for... 
    Tax
    Private practice
    Remote work
    2 days per week

    Simpson Judge USA

    Mundelein, IL
    11 days ago
  • $75k - $90k

     ...Job Description Title: Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal (Hybrid...  ...focuses on delivering exceptional legal guidance to high-net-worth...  ...lasting relationships rooted in trust, empathy, and outstanding...  ...professionals Assist with gift and estate tax planning matters Track... 
    Tax
    Work at office
    Relocation package

    Lisa Clore Law Firm

    Mundelein, IL
    1 day ago
  •  ...We are seeking a detail-oriented, and experienced Estate Administration Paralegal to support our estate and trust administration practice. You will work closely with...  ...sophisticated counsel in estate, gift, and income tax planning and estate and trust litigation, with... 
    Tax
    Work at office

    Yudell and Lonoff, LLC

    Deerfield, IL
    6 days ago
  •  ...Overview A law firm seeks an experienced Trust and Estates Attorney in Barrington, IL. The ideal...  ...estate planning strategies, including tax minimization and creditor protection....  ...sophisticated trust planning strategies. ~ Strong legal drafting and writing skills. ~... 
    Tax
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    BCG Attorney Search

    Barrington, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ...-focused firm with strong practices in estate planning, trust and estate administration, corporate law...  ...estate planning strategies, including tax minimization, creditor protection, and...  ...high level of client contact. ~ Strong legal drafting and writing skills with close... 
    Tax
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Relocation
    Flexible hours

    Buckley Fine, LLC

    Lake Barrington, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...Associate, Counsel, or Income Partner to join its Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Lake Forest, IL. The role involves working with...  ...and testamentary planning strategies. Manage and supervise tax implications research and client communications. Second chair... 
    Tax
    Private practice
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    BCG Attorney Search

    Lake Forest, IL
    1 day ago
  • $85k - $120k

     ...Investments LLC, Wintrust Private Trust., Great Lakes Advisors LLC,...  ...from accounts, considers tax liabilities, and recommends/approves...  ..., and oversee sale of real estate, financial assets, collections...  ...genetic information, and other legally protected categories.SummaryLocation... 
    Tax
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wintrust Financial

    Lake Forest, IL
    17 hours ago
  •  ...firm with several offices throughout the country, is seeking a Senior-Level Estate Planning Paralegal with 5+ years of experience. The candidate must have experience with preparing federal estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings. The candidate also must have... 
    Tax
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Solomon Search Group

    Mundelein, IL
    5 days ago
  • $175k - $210k

     ...Job Description Estate Planning Attorney Seattle, WA | Hybrid Join an established Seattle...  ...Washington and federal estate tax planning, multigenerational wealth transfer...  ...strategies, business succession, probate, and trust administration. The firm was founded by... 
    Tax

    NW Recruiting Partners

    Mundelein, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Wealth Strategist/Trust Counsel opportunity in New York with premier wealth...  ...firm to advise HNW/UHNW clients on estate planning and wealth transfer. \n \n \n...  ...Serve as expert on estate, gift, and income tax law changes and their impact on client plans... 
    Tax

    TWM Executive Search

    Mundelein, IL
    4 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Our client Accounting firms are hiring TAX PARTNERS in South East Florida in PCS, High Net Worth, Trust & Estates, Real Estate, Manufacturing, International Tax , C Corp/S Corp Tax, Financial Services, Technology, Professional Services, Client Accounting... 
    Tax
    Immediate start

    Feldman Search

    Mundelein, IL
    11 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Seeking seasoned Tax Accounting Director to manage a heavy 1040 book of business serving high-net-worth clients...  ...as a technical resource on tax matters tied to transactions, trusts, and estates. \n \n Requirements \n \n *8-12 years of tax... 
    Tax

    LMB Associates

    Mundelein, IL
    10 days ago
  •  ...Law is a collaborative, client-focused firm with strong practices in estate planning, trust and estate administration, corporate law and litigation. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a team-oriented environment that supports professional... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    Buckley Fine, LLC

    Barrington, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ..., this individual will primarily work with our family law team conducting valuations for marital dissolution as well as gift and estate tax planning \n Review financial documents and distill financial information into reporting tools to support clients and attorneys... 
    Tax
    Work experience placement
    Work at office

    LBMC

    Mundelein, IL
    4 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Trust & Estate Senior Accountant and Manager \n Midtown by Grand Central 3 days in-office \n We are looking for T...  ...picked up a new practice group \n Estates & Trusts 1041, Gift Tax Returns 709 Private Foundations 990-PF Among others will try... 
    Tax
    Work at office

    AscendHire

    Mundelein, IL
    11 days ago
  • $300k

     ...solutions across public and private markets \n ~ Join a planning-driven culture, with firmwide capabilities spanning estate and tax planning, trust administration, intergenerational wealth transfer, project financing, real estate, impact investing, business succession... 
    Tax
    Work at office

    Leah Yosef International

    Mundelein, IL
    5 days ago
  •  ...Opportunity \n A leading multi-family office is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join its tax team. This is a client-facing role...  ...for ultra-high-net-worth families, with a strong emphasis on trusts and estates. \n \n Responsibilities \n \n Prepare and review U.... 
    Tax
    Work at office

    JCW Group

    Mundelein, IL
    10 days ago
  •  ...family law, criminal defense, business law, and estate planning services. The firm is committed to putting clients first through trust, attentiveness, and superior client service....  ...long-term relationships and high-quality legal representation, offering an environment... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Batch, Poore & Williams, PC

    Mundelein, IL
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description We're Hiring: Legal Assistant ? Location: Honolulu, HI...  ...–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ? Department: Trusts & Estates, Litigation, Legal Assistant Floater...  ...provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to our attorneys. This is... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday
    Flexible hours

    Cades Schutte

    Mundelein, IL
    1 day ago
  • $130k - $165k

     ...fast-growing, AI-native platform for wealth transfer and estate planning. The platform turns complex estate and...  ...structured data that powers client-ready visualizations and tax and scenario modeling. It is trusted by 1,000+ firms, from top wealth managers, private banks... 
    Tax
    Contract work
    Work at office

    Otterbrook

    Mundelein, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...Series A changing how wealth management, tax, and estate planning teams work. \n \n Hiring...  ...helping wealth managers, private banks, trust companies, tax advisors, and law firms handle...  ...across the wealth management, tax, and legal ecosystems, and they’ve built... 
    Tax

    Rivet Recruiting

    Mundelein, IL
    4 days ago
  •  ...\n To provide high-quality trust and fiduciary services to Ultra...  ...operational maintenance of trust and estate relationships and provides...  ..., investment information, tax/technical reports, and ad hoc...  ...Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal and other internal partners \n... 
    Tax

    Ivory Systems

    Mundelein, IL
    5 days ago
  • $200k

     ...–$500M+ balance sheets, including bill pay, concierge, aviation, lifestyle management, philanthropic advisory and in-house trust & estate and tax expertise \n Institutional-quality investment platform with liquid and illiquid alternatives \n Collaborative, entrepreneurial... 
    Tax
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    3 days per week

    Leah Yosef International

    Mundelein, IL
    5 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job title: Tax Manager – High Net Worth \n Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) | Full-time | Permanent \n...  ...complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. \n The role covers compliance,... 
    Tax
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Summer work
    Flexible hours

    Intelligent Staffing

    Mundelein, IL
    4 days ago
  • $50k - $58k

     ...Job Description The Administrative Paralegal provides administrative and substantive legal support to the Estate Planning Attorneys and Estate Planning Paralegals of Creative Planning’s legal department. \n \n We do not accept resume submissions from third-party... 

    Creative Planning

    Mundelein, IL
    2 days ago
  • $170k - $200k

     ...suburb, seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney (5 – 10 yrs.) for its Estate Planning, Tax, and Probate Practice Group. The...  ...will provide comprehensive legal advice and solutions for high-net...  ...overseeing the execution of wills, trusts, and other legal documents;... 
    Tax
    Permanent employment
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Hire Counsel

    Mundelein, IL
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Tax &Trust & Estates Legal Secretary. Be the first to apply!